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Dear Reader, Welcome to the March issue of your local community magazine which is packed full of local businesses and fantastic local events, should you be stuck for something to do. March is a busy month with Mother’s Day on the 11th and Good Friday on the 30th. It is also the perfect time to see Gloucestershire's county flower (the daffodil) in all its glory by visiting one of the local Daffodil Festivals which are being held in and around the area this month. You can enjoy free guided walks, locally produced food, great company and more - have a look at our 'What's On' section for more details. As we head into spring, please remember that the clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday 25th March! If you have a local business and would like to include your business in this or any of our neighbouring magazines, please email or call our office to request a Media Pack. If you are a local event organiser don’t forget that we can publicise your event in our 'What’s On' section. See you back here next month. Best wishes, Vicky Muller

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WHAT DO WE DO AT ROTARY? We spend time and effort raising funds for local, national and international charities that require our help in order to continue their good work. You can learn more about some of the amazing donations we have made in this report; however, we also enjoy ourselves, make new friends and attend all sorts of social events, together with our families and members from the local community. Why not come along to one of our meetings and see for yourself? VISIT TO LAITHWAITES WINE:

of our meetings to give a brilliant presentation. She is planning to go on a trip with Camps International to Camp Peru this summer where, together with other students from across the UK, she will discover all about life in Peru, work on practical charitable projects, attempt long mountainous hikes, learn valuable life skills and more. As Isla’s visit proved, we should all be very proud of our youngsters, who take on so many worthwhile challenges during their education.

efforts by buying a school desk (with your name on it) for just £30. Many classrooms in India do not even have desks. With 23 desks sold so far, we have raised £690 but would be very grateful for any additional help. Please contact Rotarian Brian Robbins on 01531 660257 or email brian@woodredding.co.uk for more information - thank you! Your generosity will have a big impact on the learning environment for the children.

DONATION TO ‘MENINGITIS NOW’: The Newent & District Rotary Club is very proud to be able to present a cheque for £3,000 to Steve Dayman, Executive Founder of the Stroudbased charity ‘Meningitis Now’. The money will help support the important work the charity does for those affected by meningitis.

OUR NEXT BIG ROTARY CHARITY EVENT IS A ‘FROG RACING’ EVENING!

Members tasting wine at Laithwaites Members recently visited Laithwaites' enormous UK main distribution centre at Brockworth, where they stock over 13 million bottles, waiting to be dispatched to customers. We didn’t sample all of them but tried a few and had a most enjoyable social evening! SPEAKER EVENING: In February, Isla, a young school girl from Robert May’s School in Odiham, Hampshire, came along to one

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Rotarian Clive Gardiner with Steve Dayman, Founder of 'Meningitis Now' DONATION TO DHAMNE SCHOOL, PUNE, INDIA: Last month, the Club committed £3,000 to help with the development of a junior school in Pune. The project aims to provide basic facilities and buildings to enable local children to learn in an environment that we, in the UK, would take for granted. In a separate project, the Club is looking for generous people to support their

The event will take place on Friday 2nd March in the Gambier Parry Hall, Highnam. All net proceeds will be donated to PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH. Prostate cancer is a disease that affects 1 in 8 men over the age of fifty. All 120 tickets for the event sold out very quickly and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who supports our efforts to fundraise for this cause thank you! SHEPPARD HOUSE PROJECT: We are currently investigating the possibility of a landscapingtype project to provide a safe, secure and interesting area for those attending Sheppard House in Newent. The aim is to create a space where elderly people can sit or walk in safety on a sunny afternoon. ROTARY MEMBERSHIP: If you would like to receive further information or would be interested in joining us, then please contact our Newent Club Secretary - email rochehighnam@btinternet.com or call 01452 413442.

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Cake and Bake Banana and Walnut Loaf If you have overripe bananas in the fruit bowl then don’t bin them – just whizz up this delicious moist loaf cake instead. It will keep for up to 5 days wrapped in greaseproof paper or foil and stored in an airtight tin.

Ingredients: • 175g unsalted butter, softened • 175g light soft brown sugar • 225g self-raising flour • 2 tsp ground mixed spice • ½ tsp baking powder • 3 medium eggs • 75g walnut halves, roughly chopped • 2 large ripe bananas, peeled and mashed with 2 tsp lemon juice • Icing sugar, to dust

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Preheat the oven to 170C, Fan 150C, Gas 3. Grease and line the base and the two long sides of a 900g loaf tin with baking paper.

Place the butter, sugar, flour, spice, baking powder and eggs in a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk until thoroughly combined - this will take about 4-5 minutes. Fold in the walnuts and mashed bananas.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for 1hour - 1 hour 15 minutes until risen and golden and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely. Dust thickly with icing sugar.

TIP Add a creamy soft frosting instead of the dusting of icing sugar, if liked. Simply beat 100g full-fat soft cheese with 100g very soft unsalted butter until smooth, then beat in 100g sifted icing sugar.

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A fun term at Pauntley School

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May Hill Class are enjoying their work on “Toys and Games” and are off to the Dean Heritage Centre in March to have a look at Victorian toys. We are very proud to say that six children took part in the Cross Country selection race at Newent Community School a couple of weeks ago and all ran with tremendous focus and enthusiasm in cold and muddy conditions. Well done to Flora, Joe, Jonathan, Tamera, Arthur and Calum, and special congratulations to Tamera who qualified for the county finals for the third year in a row. Malvern Class also went to Newent Community School to watch the dress rehearsal of the musical “Fame”. It was great fun watching the singing and dancing and we were all thrilled to see some of our ex-pupils in starring roles! As the weather improves, we are looking forward to getting out into our beautiful local countryside for some more exciting outdoor activities. We have spaces available at our school in selected years and there will be a warm welcome for everyone who would like to come along and have a look round; please call the school office for more information. Tel.: 01531 820053 Email: admin@pauntley.gloucs.sch.uk Website: www.pauntleyschool.com Page 10

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Woodside Cattery celebrates 1st birthday “If you don’t have a dream, how are you gonna make a dream come true?” My dream had always been to run a boarding cattery and now ‘Woodside Luxury Cattery’ is already celebrating its 1st birthday! I wanted to offer the highest standard of hygiene, security and comfort. My luxury chalets have thermostatically heated sleeping areas and covered runs. They are set in peaceful countryside with fantastic views of the woodland and birds, squirrels and Muntjac Deer are keeping my guests entertained. I ensure that all the cats that stay with me get the individual attention they deserve and I love each and every one of them as if they were my own. I offer an ‘Everyday Menu’ and a ‘Luxury Menu’ so that your cat(s) can have that extra special dining experience whilst on their holiday. The latter includes my ‘Turndown Service’ - a selection of cat treats from the mini-bar and some creamy cat milk before bed for the ‘puuurrrfect’ boarding experience. Contact Debbie on 01531 651808 or email Debbie@ woodsideluxurycattery.com to arrange a viewing or to book. Pawsecco

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Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Sarah Gwyer – Further Exhibition in London Artwork by former Newent Community School student Sarah Gwyer is in the spotlight once again as she exhibits at a major London event. The previous Welsh Artist of the Year Finalist, whose Amy Winehouse sculpture attracted attention at the Royal Academy last summer, is one of only 96 artists from 4,000 across Europe to have been chosen for the 'Columbia Threadneedle Prize: Figurative Art Today' exhibition. Described by Time Out as a showcase of 'the best figurative and representational artists from across Europe' and carrying a top prize, which at £20,000 is said to be one of the most valuable art awards in the UK, the show attracts strong talent. The 32-year-old who lives in the Cotswolds is displaying a textile sculpture entitled 'No Pressure Then' at the event being held in Mall Galleries in central London. She said: "I'm so pleased to be part of a nationally recognised exhibition that champions figurative art. It is lovely to show that traditional 'women's crafts', like the cross-stitch included in my piece, can find a place amongst some of the most innovational contemporary artists working in Europe today." Sarah added: "I had the best possible start in my art career at Newent. My teachers were fantastic and I was given a wide range of experience, meaning I can now work in multiple mediums." Alan Johnson, Principal of Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre where Sarah studied from Year Seven to A-Level, said: "It's marvellous to see yet another example of a Newent Community School pupil going on to achieve success." Describing her work as contemporary pop, drawing on influences from Andy Warhol to Damien Hirst, Sarah works in textiles, sculpture and print on the themes of celebrity, consumerism and commercialism. She says she aims to

merge the boundaries between art and craft, pushing traditional ways of working to new levels and audiences. She hit the headlines in 2009 for her debut solo exhibition on the theme of modern day icons, featuring images of Princess Diana, Princes William and Harry, Kate Moss and Kate Middleton with halos. Recognised for several years as a rising star of the art world, Sarah was short-listed for the prestigious Welsh Artist of the Year Award in 2007 for her sparkling bead portrait of Charlotte Church. For further information on Newent School call 01531 820550, email admin@newent.gloucs.sch.uk or visit www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk.

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Music has been known to have a positive effect on those living with dementia as it helps to recall memories and emotions boosting brain activity. Here are 5 reasons why:

1. Music can evoke emotion in even the most advanced of Alzheimer’s patients. Emotion can bring with it memory. It has been proven that by pairing music with everyday activities, a rhythm can be developed that helps to recall the memory of that activity, improving cognitive ability over time. 2. Musical aptitude and music appreciation are two of the last remaining abilities in those living with dementia. Because these two abilities remain long after other abilities have passed, music is an excellent way to reach beyond the disease and reach the person. 3. Towards the latter stages of dementia, the ability to share emotions is often lost. Music can often lead to dancing and dancing can lead to hugs, touching and closeness, and sometimes hidden memories. 4. Singing engages more than just the brain. Listening to music and watching others stimulates more mind power than normal. 5. Music can shift mood, manage stress-induced agitation and stimulate positive interactions because music requires little to no mental processing.

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Ffion Edwards to sing at Newent Choral Society’s Spring Concert One of Britain’s most promising young singers is set to thrill music lovers in Newent. Young Welsh Soprano Ffion Edwards will perform the stunning Mozart motet 'Exsultate Jubilate' at Newent Choral Society’s Spring Concert on Saturday 24th March. Last year, Ffion (22) won the prestigious Geraint Morris Award for young soloists, to follow her first place at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in the Lieder solo category. She has since been invited to take part as a soloist in the 2018 Festival of Massed Choirs at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The motet, composed when Mozart was still in his teens, is a glorious piece of work and a favourite of sopranos around the world as it allows them to show a wide range and virtuosic ability. Ffion will sing the Mozart

masterpiece under the baton of another rising star on the Welsh and British music scene – Newent Society’s conductor Nia Llewelyn Jones. As well as inspiring the Newent choir with her work, Nia conducts the National Youth Choir of Wales and is singing development leader at Gloucester Cathedral. To continue the city and Welsh connection, Cathedral Director of Music Adrian Partington, one of Britain’s leading organists and conductor of the BBC National Chorus of Wales, will accompany the choral works, alongside a professional orchestra. The concert also includes three choral works by Franz Joseph Haydn, which the society singers have been rehearsing since the new year. The 'Te Deum' is a magnificent choral drama in three parts, originally a commission from Empress Marie Therese,

the wife of Franz I of Austria. Also on the programme is Haydn’s motet 'Insanae et Vanae Curae' and the concert will conclude with a performance of the composer’s acclaimed Nelson Mass, described as "arguably Haydn’s greatest single composition". The concert will take place at Newent School Hall on Saturday 24th March at 7.30pm. Admission is £12, with accompanied under 16-year-olds admitted free. Tickets can be reserved by calling 01989 750528.

Trilogies 1. Who wrote the Tilly Trotter trilogy, consisting of novels called Tilly Trotter, Tilly Trotter Wed and Tilly Trotter Widowed? 2. What was the first film trilogy to have all three of its films nominated for a Best Picture Oscar? 3. Inspiring the name of the oldest daily newspaper in France, what is the name of the main character in a trilogy of 18th century plays by Pierre Beaumarchais? 4. In the 1980s, which British author wrote Berlin Game, Mexico Set and London Match, a trilogy of spy novels known as the Game, Set and Match trilogy? 5. In the 1970s, who collaborated with Brian Eno to record the albums Low, Heroes and Lodger, which became known collectively as the Berlin Trilogy? 6. Which trilogy of novels by Suzanne Collins is set in a nation called Panem? 7. Written by Eoin Colfer and published in 2009 on the thirtieth anniversary of the first book, And Another Thing is the sixth novel in which other author's so-called "trilogy of five parts"? 8. Which 2013 film was advertised as "the epic conclusion to the trilogy of mayhem and bad decisions"? 9. Published in 2002, what was the title of the first in a trilogy of books by Jennifer Worth that was centred around her work in the East End of London in the 1950s? 10. Dad’s Army was the first of what is regarded as writer David Croft’s trilogy of TV sitcoms set during World War Two. Name the other two sitcoms that make up this trilogy.

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Get Your Soil into Shape by Pippa Greenwood

A fundamental garden need is good quality soil; it is key to bigger flowers and heavier crops. And there is still time to shape up your soil before the gardening season really begins in earnest. Frosty weather can be useful, as it can save work with heavy clay soil. If you roughly dig or fork it over, the frost will act on the large lumps of clay and break them down somewhat, making them more manageable. Most soils can become badly compacted if you walk or stand on them when they are very wet, especially if the soil is clay or slightly heavy loam. If you can’t avoid walking on wet soil, use a few boards or planks as walkways to spread the load and reduce damage. Forking a heavy soil rather than digging with a spade will reduce compaction, but either way the soil surface usually ends up pretty lumpy. Re-forking, breaking up the large lumps, followed by a final raking will help you get closer to that ‘fine tilth’ often described in gardening books. Adding bulky organic matter such as leaf mould, well-rotted manure or garden compost helps feed the soil naturally Page 20

and improves its texture, so that it holds the right amount of moisture for as long as possible – and there is still time to fork this in now. Create free organic matter by making a compost heap or bin, and turn autumn leaves into lead mould, a wonderful soil conditioner. Incorporating some horticultural grade grit or gravel will also help to improve the texture and performance of a heavy clay soil. Avoid builders’ gravel or grit – it can damage or kill garden plants. If you have lots of small stones or larger lumps of flint in your soil, remove them before planting your flowers and vegetables. Some stones are good, but even a lightly stony soil can result in forked or deformed root vegetables. Alternatively, invest in raised beds and fill them with stonefree soil. Manure adds both texture and food for your plants. It should be good quality, with few additives, and free from weeds, especially troublesome ones like nettles, docks and couch grass. In recent years, manure contaminated by the weedkiller used to control weeds in pastureland has devastated plants. Try to buy from

someone local who you can trust to tell you what chemicals have been used. Manure must be well-rotted – ideally it should have sat in a heap for about two years. Green manures are a great way to feed and condition your soil, and help suppress weeds and protect the soil from wind erosion. They work especially well on parts of the garden where plants are not grown year round – as when you use a green manure, you sow seed, allow the plants to grow and then incorporate them into the soil to rot down. Sow seeds later this year – there are lots to choose from, including red clover, mustard, field beans, phaecelia and field lupins. Yes, there’s potentially a fair bit of work involved, but you don’t have to do everything suggested and anything you do will make a huge difference! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening things: ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ (where you receive your chosen garden-ready vegetable plants in the spring accompanied by weekly advice and tips from Pippa) plus Nemaslug, biocontrols, gardening tools, raised bed kits, Grower Frames, signed books and more!

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Gloucester author becomes a bestseller Gloucester author Rachel Sargeant’s latest novel, The Perfect Neighbours, published in December 2017, has reached the top ten in the Kindle bestseller charts, and number one in the British and Irish Kindle crime chart. The novel explores the tensions that arise when a newcomer peers below the polite veneer of an apparently close-knit, expat community and finds something toxic buried beneath. When Helen Taylor moves to Germany with her loving husband Gary, she can’t wait to join the community of British teachers from the local International School. But her new start is about to become her worst nightmare and Helen quickly discovers that the perfect neighbours tell the perfect lies. As soon as the charming family across the way welcomes Helen into their home, she begins to suspect that all is not as it seems. Her unease turns to panic when Gary starts to behave strangely and a child goes missing, vanished without a trace. It’s not long before violence and tragedy strike.

With cracks appearing in the cosy neighbourhood, Helen realises her perfect neighbours are capable of almost anything. The book is available from Amazon and the HarperCollins website.

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Home & Interiors Spring Clean with Style

By Katherine Sorrell

Sweep, brush, wash and scrub. When spring sunlight shows up the corners of your home that need attention, it’s time to pop on your pinny and get to work. And cleaning is so much more enjoyable when the tools you use are both efficient and good-looking.

Tips for efficienT cleaning • For a proper fresh start, begin by tidying all the mess that has built up over the last year. Sort it out into piles of rubbish, things to give away, stuff that needs mending and everything else that needs to find a rightful home. Ta da! You have created much more space in your home and plenty of room to get cleaning. • Be prepared. Work out what jobs you are going to tackle, wear appropriate clothing and gather together all the necessary tools and products. A spacious caddy will come in very handy. • Divide tasks into five key areas: vacuuming, dusting, mopping/ scrubbing, washing and wiping, and polishing. Don’t forget specific jobs such as turning mattresses, spot-cleaning upholstery, cleaning the oven, defrosting the fridge, descaling the shower head and beating rugs. You may also get super-organised and add in those less frequent tasks such as steam-cleaning the carpets or having the chimney swept. • Your basic principles of cleaning should be to work from top to bottom and tackle dry chores before wet ones. Decide whether to do one room at a time or one task at a time throughout the whole house. Put some music on and enjoy the process – your home will be gleaming before you know it. Page 24

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Newent Town Council’s Newsletter A Message from the Mayor – Cllr June Davies The start of the year was relatively quiet as far as Mayoral duties were concerned, but I am looking forward to future engagements in the Spring. I hope all those who suffered from the awful flu virus are now fully recovered. I didn’t escape and it has made me realise the importance of the flu vaccination. Please continue to read our website to keep up with Council information and activities, much of which is also included in these pages. During March, work is programmed to start on repairs to the legs of our wonderful Market House, one of our greatly valued assets. I wish you all a happy and peaceful Easter at the end of the month, a quarter of the year already gone!

An Update on Snow and Ice Preparations Following an extensive item last month about the problems of dealing with the snow and ice in the town centre, the Council has now decided to trial some grit bins in a few strategic places for use on pavements which can become particularly hazardous. One lockable larger bin will be in place and other smaller bins will be deployed for public use before the next forecast of severe weather conditions. The Town Council hopes that residents and business people, who are able, will also make

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their own preparations to keep their frontages clear for the benefit of all who need to use the pavements.

Water Bailiff Vacancy Volunteer Water Bailiffs help to maintain the peaceful and legitimate use of our Lake. The Council is now looking for a third person to join the two existing volunteers who hold these posts. If you are interested in contributing a few hours to help keep our Lake the enjoyable and beautiful place we love, please contact the Clerk for further details.

Interested in Newent’s history? Enjoy meeting people? If you can spare an occasional two hours at weekends, please consider joining the volunteer stewards in the Market House. To find out more, please ring Ginny on 01531 821904 or the Town Clerk.

Behind the Scenes As well as meeting twice a month in full council meetings in the Market House, councillors carry out duties behind the scenes in working groups, committees and as representatives on other bodies. You can find out about some of these roles and responsibilities on the website.

A Date for your Diary The Annual Parish Meeting of Newent Town Council will be held at the Memorial Hall during the evening of Wednesday 11th April. An annual report will be given by the Mayor and there will be time for questions. For further details, please see local adverts and visit our website.

FURTHER INFORMATION Information about the Council, its activities, contact details for councillors, agendas and decisions can be found on the website at www.newenttowncouncil.org.uk. Readers with questions, suggestions or complaints can also telephone the Clerk on 01531 820638 or email townclerk@newenttowncouncil. gov.uk. Our office address is: 1st Floor, Newent Community Centre, Ross Road, GL18 1BD and we are open to the public from Tuesday to Thursday, 9.30am 12.30pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

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Moving House with Children by Kate Duggan kateduggan.co.uk

The thought of leaving friends and going to a new school, coupled with the anxiety of the unknown, can make moving house very unsettling for children. Kate Duggan recently moved house with ten days’ notice. (She wouldn’t recommend it.) Here are some of her top tips for helping children to cope with a big move. InvolvIng your chIld If possible, take your child to see the new house before the move, and explore the area together. Involve them in small decisions: “Where do you think this should go?” “What colour shall we paint your room?” You could also let your child choose some wall decals for their bedroom and a new duvet cover or rug. That being said, they will want familiar items around them. The day before you move, help them to pack a suitcase with everything they’ll need for the next couple of days, including a favourite teddy, a book, a game and so on. Page 28

don’t stress about declutterIng While you may be desperate to declutter ahead of the move, your child may not cope with the extra pressure of giving up toys and clothes, even those that have been languishing in a cupboard for months. Don’t force them into getting rid of things if they don’t want to. You could suggest packing items that they’re not sure about into a box for the loft, with the agreement that you’ll both open it and sort through everything a few months after the move. MakIng faMIly tIMe When your to-do list is three feet long, it’s really difficult to carve out any quality time to spend with your family, but do try. Leaving the boxes for 20 minutes so you can play a board game can help to avoid a potential meltdown later on. All of you will benefit from getting away from the house for a couple of hours now and then, ideally for some fresh air and time to focus on each other.

talk to your chIld Explain why you’re moving house, whether it’s due to needing to pay less rent or because you’ve found a better area to live in. Talk about how your child is feeling about the move. What are they worried about, and what can you do to alleviate those worries? So, for example, if they’re worried about a new school, could you ask their teacher to help you arrange a playdate before your child starts at the school? If they’re upset about leaving friends, can you arrange meet-ups or Skype calls? Make tIMe for yourself Moving is stressful. And when you’re stressed, it’s very easy to lose your temper with the kids when they’re being particularly whingy or difficult. So try to take some time out to recharge your own batteries. You might find relaxation techniques useful, or just kicking back with a glass of wine and a film now and then may help.

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Newent and District Policing March Update Dear Farmers, My name is Pete Timmins and I am the Rural and Environmental Crime Liaison Officer for the Newent and District Policing area. Rural Crime has been on the rise over the last few years and the Newent District has been especially hit. Part of my role is to work with the farmers to help prevent and reduce this type of crime. Rural Crime is a crime that affects those living and working in rural areas of the UK. It covers a wide range of crimes but the recent rise has included theft of machinery, vehicles, heating oil, metal, diesel and pesticides. Thieves are known to target high-value agricultural equipment and many top-of-therange stolen vehicles are smuggled out of the country, ending up in Eastern Europe. A new trend is emerging of criminals seeking out older models that are not fitted with immobilisers and alarms. Much of this stolen property is then sold to developing nations. Criminals have also started focusing on pesticides from farm chemical stores. In one reported case, sprays worth £20,000 were stolen in a single raid. We understand that this has a huge impact on your business and your insurance. Prevention is better than cure, and I am looking to promote crime prevention to hopefully prevent this type of crime from happening in the first instance.

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and may scout out a number of properties to find what they are looking for. • Please don’t ignore suspicious or unusual activity. We do take any reports of unusual activities seriously and this type of information can help us build up an intelligence picture. • Always call 999 if a crime is in progress or there is a threat to life. • Don’t leave vehicles or buildings unlocked. Don’t let them have an easy target! • Keep expensive machinery and vehicles out of sight. • Mark machinery, plants and vehicles in bright colours to make them more distinguishable. • Fit tracker devices to vehicles and get machinery security-marked. • Do not leave valuables in parked cars. • Join Farm, Country and Neighbourhood Watch Schemes. We can pre-warn you of any suspicious activity. If you would like a crime prevention survey conducted on your farm/property, please contact me via the details on the right.

stolen goods, please do report it to Gloucestershire Constabulary. You can also remain anonymous and contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or via www. crimestoppers-uk.org. In some cases, Crimestoppers offer rewards of up to £1,000 where information leads to a conviction. Any information can help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour within the community.

Many Thanks, PCSO Peter Timmins 9180 Newent Neighbourhood Policing Team Gloucestershire Constabulary Mobile: 07816212642 Forest of Dean Police Station, Lords Hill, Coleford, GL16 8BG Force Control Room - 101 Peter.Timmins@gloucestershire. pnn.police.uk www.gloucestershire.police.uk

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Alabama Rot Update There has recently been a lot of publicity in the media regarding an emerging disease, emotively named Alabama Rot, but what actually is it and what are the symptoms we should be looking out for in our dogs?

What is Alabama Rot? As this is a new condition, our knowledge of the disease is constantly expanding. The disease results in tiny blood clots forming in blood vessels which become blocked, leading to subsequent damage of the surrounding tissue. In the skin, this causes ulceration; however, in the kidney, it can lead to severe organ dysfunction (kidney failure). At the present time, the exact causes of Alabama Rot are unknown, although an environmental cause is considered

possible it has not yet been confirmed. What we do know is that most cases occur in the winter (52%) and spring (40%) when the ground is wet and muddy. It is thought that only about 25% of the dogs who present with skin lesions (most commonly on the paws, underbelly, muzzle and tongue) actually go on to develop kidney failure. There have been several confirmed (and more suspected) cases in the local area, but as the actual cause is still unknown, it is very difficult for us to give specific advice on which areas are best avoided when out walking; however, the majority of previous cases have been walked in wet and muddy areas.

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St Mary’s Church's First Comedy Night The beginning of February saw St Mary's Church in Newent rise above the norm and put on a comedy night for the people of Newent to enjoy. This event was the first of its kind for St Mary's. Residents and visitors attended the live event in their droves and the church was packed to capacity with around 240 people squeezed in to watch the show, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The star of the show, aside from the excellent host Curate Dan Brown, was none other than the magnificent Comedy Magician John Archer, who intrigued his audience with some astounding tricks, the best of which had to be the ‘swallowing’ of the longest balloon imaginable (see photograph) – and yes, it did completely disappear!

John preparing the tricks for his act Curate Dan Brown, who hosted and organised the event, said afterwards: "Having seen John before, I knew this would be a great evening and that is exactly what it turned out to be. I received nothing but great comments from members of the audience and everybody was asking when we could do this again. This shows just how committed St Mary’s is to serving the local community – I hope this event is only the first of many."

The musical interlude Almost as astonishing was his numbers trick, where he was given a random number from the audience and within 25 seconds (a new personal record according to John), he produced a board with 16 squares containing 16 numbers which, when added up horizontally, vertically, diagonally, etc., always totalled the original number given. In addition, short musical interludes and an excellent stand-up routine kept the audience spellbound during the evening. For the first event of this kind put on by the church, this bodes well for the future.

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After the event, the Reverend Simon explained how ‘utterly enthralled’ he was and judging by the audience’s response, the audience felt the same.

We can only applaud the efforts of the church to try and bring more people to the town in the evenings. John Archer is an award-winning British Comedy Magician. He has been entertaining people all over the world for more than 28 years and has regularly performed for British troops serving abroad. His work has led him to perform alongside legendary magicians Penn and Teller in Las Vegas, who he successfully fooled with his famous envelope trick. He also appeared on the Jonathan Ross Television Show. These days, John regularly supports well-known comedian Tim Vine who he is currently touring the UK with. - Written by Colin Thomas

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Social Media is often portrayed negatively but a charity in Gloucestershire is very grateful for Facebook and the help of a member who, through 'Dry January', has donated over £800 to their cause. Charlie Kawczynski lives in Gloucester and is a volunteer for New Start Cat Rescue. She has already adopted two rescue cats and is very vocal about this on social media. Karen Campbell lives in Denham, Buckinghamshire, and has a cat called Tito. Both ladies have never met in real life but they are both fans of the best-selling author Stephen Leather and became online friends about 4 years ago. They often chat online and Karen admires the work New Start does and has previously supported New Start. This January, Karen’s daughter decided to do 'Dry January' and bet her mum that she couldn’t do it! Karen

Henry a few days Charlie with her foster later after surgery kittens last year accepted the challenge and kindly did so on behalf of New Start. Karen said that she had gotten into the habit of coming home from work and having a glass or two of wine a night so this would be difficult but she did it and raised a grand total of £823.50 with Gift Aid. When Karen was asked why she contributed to New Start, she replied “I chose New Start as I wanted to support a charity that any money raised for would make a significant difference to. I honestly didn’t anticipate making this amount of money so thank you to friends and family and everyone who donated!” New Start Cat Rescue is a small independent charity in Gloucester which homes over 745 cats per year. It relies solely on donations and is different to most charities as it has no paid employees and is run entirely by volunteers. Charlie has helped out there for over a year doing the newsletter and fostering cats. She even asked

Stephen Leather to be one of their patrons as he is a cat lover himself. "For a small charity this money means so very much," said Charlie. "We have had a really busy winter where we have rescued over 80 cats on a local farm and last week we have had a cat handed to us which is ever so poorly. Henry's fur was completely matted and has had to be shaved. He has cat flu and has had to have some of his teeth removed plus the usual neutering, defleaing and deworming." This money will really help towards Henry and others cats and kittens we care for. Charlie and Karen plan to meet in real life in the next few months and Charlie said she will buy Karen a very large glass of wine! More information about New Start can be found via Facebook www.facebook.com/ newstartcatrescue or via their webpage: www.newstartcat rescue.org.uk If you would like to add to Karen's 'Dry January' go to: https://mydonate.bt.com/ fundraisers/charliekaren The link to our My Donate BT page for much needed and appreciated donations is: https://mydonate. bt.com/charities/newstartcatrescue The PayPal account for any donations is: jb@newstartcatrescue.org.uk For any more information, please contact Charlie on 07968 758899.

Local charities to benefit from Santa's visit! Santa in his grotto at Labels Shopping on the outskirts of Rosson-Wye during the run-up to Christmas.

Dressed accordingly, members of the Ross-on-Wye Rotary Club dropped in to collect their cheque from Chrissie Ellis who designed and built Santa’s Grotto at Labels Shopping. Local Ross-on-Wye charities will benefit from the funds raised when children of all ages flocked to visit

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Club of Ross-onWye and the Grotto itself was designed and built by Chrissie Ellis, a Labels colleague. Over £850 was raised and the proceeds are going to local charities supported by the Rotary Club of Rosson-Wye who worked in conjunction with the Labels on the fundraising project. Labels Shopping is located at Ross Park, just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye. Open 7 days a week with lots of free parking. Page 39

The Federation of Newent Schools Having a flaming good time! At the Federation of Newent Schools, we are passionate about bringing the curriculum to life and providing those memories that develop a love of learning and inspire children. Earlier in the year the children at Picklenash Juniors were ‘treated’ to an unforgettable Victorian experience. As part of their topic researching the Victorian era, the children arrived in traditional costume and were greeted by stony-faced staff and a particularly scary head teacher. Throughout the morning the children experienced traditional Victorian lessons in the traditional style. Discipline was high on the agenda and the use of the dunce hat, back straightener and dreaded cane was rife! The children had an ‘amazing’ time and the resulting written work reflecting on their

experience was exceptional. This term the children in Glebe Infants are learning all about the Great Fire of London. A recent visit from the fire brigade has really brought this topic to life. The children had the opportunity to compare fire equipment from the past with the present and even try it on. However, the most fun was had when they were shown and then tried out, putting fires out the old-fashioned way. Children were running with buckets, sloshing and splashing and having a whale of a time. Currently, the children are building model Tudor houses in design technology in order to make a replica city of London and most exciting of all – the fire brigade

will be back to demonstrate how the real fire of London spread by setting their model on fire! If you are looking for school places for next year’s reception or in any of the other primary year groups we would welcome you to visit Glebe Infant School & Picklenash Junior School. Please feel free to contact the school office on 01531 820589 to arrange a tour of the school with the Head teacher. - Tony Larner, Executive Head Teacher

Big Brew Coffee Morning at Newent Community Centre Glebe Chapel in Newent will be putting on the kettle to raise money for Traidcraft Exchange. They will be holding a ‘Big Brew’ coffee morning on Saturday the 3rd of March at Newent Community Centre from 10.00am to 12.00pm in support of the charity’s ‘Hidden Entrepreneur’ Appeal which focuses on people in developing countries who have the talent and determination to succeed but lack the opportunity. In an extra special twist, this year every donation will be matched by the UK Government, which means that twice as much money will go to help people build businesses and create a better future for their families and communities. Page 40

Margaret Highton who is putting on the event said: "We are really excited that we have the opportunity to raise twice as much money this year. We’ve got an amazing event planned and are delighted to be able to support Traidcraft Exchange in this way." Kate Dixon, Fundraising Manager at Traidcraft Exchange, said: "Everyone who holds or attends a 'Big Brew' event will be helping people in countries like Kenya, Bangladesh and Senegal learn the skills they need to turn their potential into profit – and use that to feed their families and educate their kids." "Anyone who donates to our 'Hidden Entrepreneur' appeal before 11th April this year will

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Auction Anecdote This month’s anecdote concentrates on an interesting silver designer and raises questions about new technology and online bidding. The lot in question was a rare set of six silver coffee spoons designed by leading British silversmith Omar Ramsden; three of the spoons had rose terminals and three thistle terminals. Omar Ramsden worked from the end of the 19th century until his death in 1939. He was born in Sheffield and studied as a silver apprentice until he met his business partner Alwyn Carr at college. They set up their own business in London and managed to cash in on the Arts & Crafts fashion for handmade silver, working in an unusual quasi-Art Nouveau style. They had studied ‘History of Art’ at the Royal College of Art and many of their designs were historically led, including Gothic, Tudor, Renaissance and Celtic influences. This made them ideal for the many ecclesiastical and municipal commissions they were given while being in tune with the trends of the day. In 1919 Alwyn Carr left the business and Omar worked on, employing up to twenty staff, although he rarely made anything himself. Apparently, he was an expert at marketing and self-promotion – this is perhaps illustrated by his quirky signature ‘Omar Ramsden Me Fecit’ which translates to ‘Omar Ramsden Made Me’. The set of spoons sold at Smiths were consigned by a client from Malvern and, based on a spot of quick research on the internet, were given an estimate of £500/£700. Interest was bound to be generated online by Ramsden collectors and since the online bidding website now allows pre-sale bidding in an eBay-style format, it was possible to see the winning bid in the online catalogue for several days before the auction. In fact, it was the vendor, who had gone online to look at his lots, who rang me up excitedly when he noticed the spoons had a ‘highest bid’ value of £1,150. Displaying online bids like this is meant to encourage further bidding but many auctioneers, including myself, are not terribly keen on the idea as it seems to break traditional auction confidentiality values and spoils the excitement of watching the bidding during the auction itself. On the auction day, I had to start the bidding at £1,150 - this being the next successful bid over the underbid. Of course, with such a strong starting price no further bidding was encountered, which meant we had achieved an excellent sale result but sadly with very little build-up or atmosphere – such is progress! Smiths next Antiques & Collectables Sale is on the 6th April and includes a special section for postcards and stamps. Entries are invited on the 6th, 8th, 13th and 15th March between 10.00am and 3.00pm or by appointment. Please telephone 01531 821776 or visit www.smithsnewentauctions.co.uk for further details. - Written by Rita Kearsey Manager of Smiths Auction Room at Newent

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Onion Ed's Blog Hi everyone,

It’s still chilly, at least at the time of writing. As promised last month, I have now had a long chat with Chris Comer (who organises the Onion Show at the Onion Fayre) and he has told me about some great changes for this year’s show at the Fayre on the 8th of September. Chris told me: “I would like to encourage more local gardeners to take part in the Onion Show, which is a major part of the Onion Fayre. This is a local show mainly for local gardeners but does include some from further afield as well.” “The entire show starts, if you will pardon the pun, at grass roots level and in order to encourage more people to take part, I will be offering free packs to anyone in the GL18 postcode area to grow onions and spring onions, which can then be exhibited at the show in September. Each free pack will comprise of a red set of onions (a set is a small onion bulb), a brown set and some spring onion seeds. If you live in the GL18 postcode area, then packs can be obtained by calling 01531 822905 or emailing vegcomer@gmail.com.”

2. The GL 18 class for those who live in the GL 18 area. 3. The open class, which anyone can enter. I think this is a great idea and I’m sure there are many men, women and children out there, who would love to have a go at winning one of the trophies or awards. Planting onions is not difficult! Chris suggests: “Make a small trench or drill approximately one inch deep into the soil and place the onions in the trench 1 foot apart. Then cover them with soil so that the shoulder of the onion is covered.” He offers some further tips on how to grow them: • Do not plant the onions before the 3rd week of March; otherwise they will be ready too early for the show. • Break off dry leaves and loose skin around the neck to allow the bulb more freedom to grow. • If onions do come out of the ground as they grow, gently push them back in so that they are covered.

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An inspiring exhibit let's see you have a go and show the world that Newent is proud of its onion heritage; and so that no one feels left out, in one of my future articles, I will talk about the cookery and vegetable characters that were so successful last year. See you all back here next month, Onion Ed

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What's On in March Memory Café Friday 2nd March, 10.30am - 12 noon, Sheppard House, Onslow Road, Newent A place where any member of the public who feel that they, or a person they know, may have memory problems or related cognitive issues can drop in without an appointment for a chat, and to exchange experiences and receive information. For further information please call Vanessa on 01531 821227. World Day of Prayer Friday 2nd March, 2.00pm, Newent Community Centre “All God’s creation is very good” A service prepared by women of Suriname for both men and women of all ages. Frog Racing Evening Friday 2nd March, Doors open at 7.00pm, Gambier Parry Hall, Highnam The first race will start at 7.30pm prompt! Tickets are just £10 per person, to include a hot supper. Please bring your own bar supplies. There are six races and a ‘Gold Cup’ final. Frogs and jockeys will be auctioned off before each race and you can have some excitement with our course for bookmakers and our local 'celebrity MC'! Why not start the weekend off with a good night out? Bring along a few friends or make up a table of six. All proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK. (P.S. They are not real frogs!) Newent Orchestra Open Workshop Saturday 3rd March,10.00am 4.00pm, Newent Community School All orchestral players are welcome to join in. Students free; non members £12. Full programme for the day and booking form available at www.newentorchestra.org. Traidcraft Coffee Morning Saturday 3rd March, 10.00am 12 noon, Newent Community Centre Come and enjoy a cup of tea/ coffee and a biscuit in exchange for a donation. Cakes available. All donations and monies from the cake sale will go to the Hidden Entrepreneur Appeal to help people in developing countries build a better future for their families and communities. All monies will be doubled by the UK government. Traidcraft, food and crafts items

available for purchase and/or order. For more information, please contact Margaret Highton on 01531 820245 or email highton1989@gmail.com. Coffee and Chat Friday 5th and 19th March, 10.00am - 12.00 noon, Pauntley Village Hall Email: pauntleypc@gmail.com Gorsley Village Hall Committee Meeting Tuesday 6th March, 7.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall All members of the public are most welcome to come along any time. Newent Onion Fayre Meeting Tuesday 6th March, 7.30pm, Newent Market House New members are needed for fresh ideas and helping hands. Come and be part of Newent's one-day event and support your community. For more information, email onions@newentonionfayre.net or call 07831762735 or 01531 821610. Newent Area Prayer Focus Wednesday 7th March, 8.30am, St. Mary's Church Rooms, Newent Come along and pray for everyone in the Newent area with people of all churches. For the Love of Shopping An Evening of Indulgence Wednesday 7th March, 7.00pm 9.30pm, Alexander Park Resort, Pixley, Nr Ledbury, HR8 2RW Come along and meet 25 local independent businesses. The event includes gin & wine tastings, fashion, skincare, jewellery, handbags, candles, scarves, beauty treatments and more with great discounts on offer. A 'Beauty & Booze' tombola and a raffle draw to win a spa day for two, will raise funds for St Michael's Hospice. Ticket entry: £5.00, includes a goody bag packed with offers, information, a treat and samples! For more information, please call 07739 709185 or email fortheloveofshopping@yahoo.com. Flicks in the Sticks - ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ (cert. PG) Thursday 15th March, 7.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall A rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children's author A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh. Along with his mother Daphne and his nanny Olive, Christopher Robin and his family are swept up in the international success of the books. The enchanting tales bring hope and

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comfort to England after the First World War but with the eyes of the world on Christopher Robin, what will the cost to the family be? The running time of this film is 1 hour 45 minutes, so there will not be an interval. Admission (at the door): Adults £5.00, Children (under 18): £3.00. Discounted tickets (Adults £4.50, Children £2.50) can be purchased in advance from Tony Beckwith (01989 720358 or mtonybeckwith@gmail. com). As usual, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available and you are welcome to bring your own drinks (glasses provided). The doors will be open from 7.00pm for those that would like to meet up with friends for a drink and a chat before the film. 'A Mismatch Made in Devon' Friday16th March, 7.30pm Cliffords Mesne Village Hall "An hilarious, highly-skilled circus show for all the family". Come and watch jugglers from the circus world with a touch of magic. Tickets £10 (Under 18s £5); available from Marian - 01531 821542 or Gareth 01531 821654. An Air in G event. Easter Wreaths Workshop Saturday 17th & Tuesday 20th March, 10.00am 12.00pm, Labels Outlet Shopping, just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7QQ Join Emma of Ruby Florence Designs for an Easter Wreath Workshop. All workshops run in the Café. Cost: £15.00 to be paid directly to Emma on the day. To reserve your place, please visit the Welcome Desk at Labels or email welcome@labelsshopping.co.uk. Kempley Daffodil Festival Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th March,10.00am - 5.00pm, Kempley Village Hall, GL18 2BP Free guided walks (bring good walking shoes) starting at 10.00am. Food will be available from 10.30am to 4.30pm in the Village Hall, where homemade soup, Ploughman’s lunches, rolls and cakes will be available. Newent and Gorsley Mother’s Union Coffee Morning Sat 17th March, 10.00am 12.00 noon, St Mary’s Church Rooms, Newent Cake and preserves stall. Bring & buy. MU cards & gifts stall. All proceeds go to branch

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...events cont'd funds and MU projects. Contact Annee Barwell on 01531 820932. Spring Daffodils in the Golden Triangle Kempley (Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th March), Awnells Farm (Friday 23rd March), Oxenhall (Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th March) and Dymock (Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April) We are offering visitors an unparalleled opportunity to see the Golden Triangle and the county flower of Gloucestershire in all its glory to sample local food, enjoy good company and join spring walks, which are now nationally recognised as some of the best in the country. For more information, please visit: http://www.newentonline.co.uk/ golden-triangle-wild-daffodil-events/ St Patrick’s Day Table Top Sale Sat 17th March, 10.00am 4.00pm, Gorsley Village Hall Coffee Morning and table-top sale; books and WI cakes in aid of St Michael’s Hospice. Goods for sale include records, China, shrubs, fruit, vegetables, cakes, pies, jam, etc. If you would like to book a table, please ring Margaret on 01989 720737 or email gorsleyvh@gmail.com. Stallholders can set up from 9.00am, trading starts at 10.00am. All welcome. Community Cinema Saturday 17th March, Doors open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start, Newent Community Centre, Ross Rd Family film & refreshments. Free Admission. Children must be accompanied by adults. For further details, please contact Andrea Cox: acox27@btinternet.com Newcomer Teas Sunday 18th March, 3.30pm, St. Mary’s Church Rooms, Newent Come along and find out more about life at St Mary’s Church and how you can be involved. Email: office@stmarysnewent.org or simon@stmarysnewent.org Oxenhall Daffodil Festival Sat 24th & Sun 25th March, St Anne’s Church: 10.30am - 12.00 noon & Village Hall from 12.00 noon - 5.00pm Free guided walks on both days (bring good walking shoes), starting at 10.00am from the Village Hall. Free coffee and biscuits available in the church from 10.30am until Page 48

noon on both days. Food will be available until 4.30pm in the Village Hall where homemade Ploughman’s lunches and pasties will be available. Jumble Sale Saturday 24th March, 2.00pm, The Lea Village Hall, The Lea, HR9 7JY Tea and home-made cakes available. Proceeds in aid of HELP FOR CATS, a not-for-profit cat rescue and rehoming group in the Ross-onWye & District area. For more information, find us on Facebook. Newent Choral Society Spring Concert Saturday 24th March, 7.30pm, Newent School Hall Come and see young Welsh Soprano Ffion Edwards perform the stunning Mozart motet 'Exsultate Jubilate', which Mozart composed when he was still in his teens. The concert also includes three choral works by Franz Joseph Haydn. Admission is £12, accompanied U16s go free. Tickets can be reserved by calling 01989 750528. Paint a Cow Workshop Sunday 25th March, 10.00am 5.00pm, Labels Outlet Shopping, just off junction 4 of the M50 near Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7QQ Join us for a fun and educational day. You will be part of a small group of people, each with a canvas to work on throughout the day, which you can then take home with you. All materials are supplied. Cost of the workshop is £75.00. To book, please visit www.samantha-morris.com/collections/ beanartist/products/1-day-paintingworkshop. Annual Daffodil Weekend & Spring Fayre Saturday 31st March & Sunday 1st April, 10.00am - 5.00pm, Dymock Parish Hall, GL18 2AG Trading tables with jewellery, homemade cakes, second-hand books, cards and more in the hall on each day. Light refreshments available, including the always popular cream scones and bacon baps. Guided walk (approximately one hour) to see the wild daffodils available on each day. Walks start at 2.30pm from the Wintour’s Green outside St. Mary’s Church. St Mary's Church will be open for an opportunity to visit the Exhibition to the Dymock Poets, Lascelles Abercrombie, Rupert Brooke, John Drinkwater, Robert Frost, Wilfrid Gibson and Edward Thomas. Proceeds go towards the Dymock Parish Hall funds. For enquiries please call 01531 890453 or

email jenniferthick@aol.com. Newent Heritage Display (FREE) Starting on Easter Saturday (31st March), Newent Market House will be welcoming visitors on Saturdays and Sundays until the end of September (closed on 8th & 9th Sept), between 1.30pm & 4.00pm. In addition to 3,000 years of Newent history on display boards, there are two large cases full of artefacts and a room dedicated to celebrating local music-making. There is also a good display of local village histories and many tourist leaflets. Group visits can be arranged. For more information, or if you would like to become a steward, ring Ginny James on 01531 821904 or the Newent Town Clerk on 01531 820638. An Evening with Dick Brice and Friends Saturday 31st March, 7.30pm, Mitcheldean Community Centre Muscular Dystrophy UK is delighted to announce the return of 'An Evening with Dick Brice and Friends' on Saturday 31st March. Joining the ever popular Dick will be 'Beyond the Blue' and local singer-songwriters Tracey Dixon and Clint Mann. Last year the event sold out quickly so get your tickets early. Tickets at £7 are available from Mitcheldean Library - call 01594 544164. BYO drinks/snacks. FUTURE DATE FOR THE DIARY Old Time Music Hall Afternoon Tea Thursday 5th April, 1.45pm 3.30pm, Sheppard House, Newent Tickets £4. Call 01531 821227 to book. Transport can be provided. Newent Town Council Annual Parish Meeting Wednesday 11th April, Memorial Hall The Mayor will give an annual report and there will be time for questions. For further details, please visit www.newenttowncouncil.org.uk.

LOCAL CLUBS & CLASSES Ashleworth & Hasfield Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Tuesday, 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Janet Williams on 01452 700320 or email janet.williams1985@gmail.com Baby and Toddler Group Every Thursday during term time, 9.30am - 11.00am, St. Mary’s Church Newent

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Cancer Support Group Meets on alternate Thursdays, 10am - 12 noon, Good News Centre For people living with cancer and their carers. Peer support and access to healthcare staff. For more information, please contact Judy Berry on 01594 811910. Castle Tump Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Wednesday, 7.30pm, at Upleadon Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information call Gill Bywater on 01531 820294. Coleford Hard Of Hearing Club Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month between 10.00am and 12 noon at St. Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash, Coleford, where there is ample parking. Our aim is to spread useful information, help those with hearing impairment feel less isolated and have fun. We welcome new members and volunteers, and try to have four special events (e.g. Christmas lunch or summer trips) each year. For mozre information please contact Elaine on 07971 303958. Community Café Everyone welcome Every Wednesday, 10.30am - 12.30pm, 36 Broad Street, Newent Coffee and tea for 50p, cakes/ biscuits. Come in for a chat. Free computers and Wi-Fi, pool table and garden. Open to all; run by Newent Initiative Trust. Dog Training Tuesdays 6.15 - 7.45pm, Gorsley Village Hall Puppy and dog behaviour classes. Kennel Club listed status. Classes currently running indoors and outside. Puppy class 6.15pm - 6.45pm and Dogs 6.45pm - 7.45pm. Contact Martine on 01989 768383 or 07789 497578. Dymock Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7.30pm at Dymock Parish Hall. All welcome. Call to discuss our programme with Penny Browne on 01531 890366 or email pennybrowne332@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can call Ann Vizor on 01531890438 or email coneybury@gmail.com. Gorsley Toddler Group Gorsley Pre-school run a Toddler Group every Tuesday in Gorsley Village Hall, during term time. Cost is £2.50 per family and this includes craft and a snack for all. Call Lissy Millards on 07920 100883 or email

gorsleypreschool@yahoo.co.uk for more information. Gorsley Pre-school Gorsley Village Hall Our small, friendly pre-school runs its sessions five days a week. We have morning sessions (9.00am - 1.00pm) available every day. We also have a full day (9.00am - 3.00pm) option available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We take children from the age of 2 years old up to 5 years. Learn through play with us! Call the Admissions Officer, Karen Taylor on 07743 595992 or visit www.gorsleypreschool.org for more information. Hartpury Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Thursday, 7.30pm at Hartpury Village Hall. All Welcome! For more information contact Pippa Cooley on 01452 912617 or email pippa@peartree-cottage.org.uk. Highnam Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Thursday at 7.30pm at Highnam Parish Rooms Kilcot & Gorsley Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday, 7.30pm, Creche Room, Gorsley Baptist Church. All welcome. For more information please ring Daphne Toner on 01989 720671 or or Anne Course on 01989 721086, or email daphnetoner@yahoo.co.uk. Linton & District History Society Meet Wednesdays, Refreshments from 7.00pm, lectures start at 7.30pm, Linton Village Hall, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7RX A friendly group that meets in the autumn and winter months to arrange and listen to talks on local, national and international topics. 7th March: Founders' Lecture – Dr. Long – Why Islam won the Crusades. 14th March: Chris Barnett – The Universe and Us. 21st March: A.G.M. – Anniversaries. Admission for members: £2.00; non-members: £3.00; students in full-time education are free. For more information call Lee Hines on 01989 720262 or visit the Society's website: www.ldhs.net. Newent & District Branch Royal British Legion Every 4th Thurs of the month, 7pm - 8pm, Newent Memorial Hall Discuss local issues, socialise and raise money for good causes. The branch is open to any person with a notion to make a difference, just turn up and take part. For further information contact Susanne Britt at secretary.

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newent.rbl@googlemail.com Newent & District Probus Club Meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month, Memorial Hall, Newent Newent Probus Club for retired men meets twice a month on Tuesdays at Newent Memorial Hall. New members and visitors always welcome. For further information contact the Secretary on 01531 890248 or 07960 463462, or email fraser. gunn@live.com. Newent & District Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7.00pm start, Three Choirs Vineyards Hotel, Newent, GL18 1LS Visitors welcome, please contact our secretary on 07794 644 380 or email rotary@newentbb.co.uk. Newent and District U3A Meeting Meet on the third Tuesday of every month, 9.45am 12 noon, Newent Memorial Hall Come along, enjoy coffee and biscuits and hear interesting presentations from visiting speakers on a wide variety of subjects. For more information, please visit www.u3asites. org.uk/newent/home or call 01531 820826. Tues 20th March: "The Oregon Trail in the 19th century" with Roger Shaw. Newent Bridge Club Sixth Form Centre of Newent Community School We play duplicate bridge every Wednesday (6.45pm meet for 7pm start) and Friday (7pm meet for 7.15pm start). There is always a host on Fridays, so you don’t need a partner. Visitors are always welcome. For full details see our website: www.bridgewebs.com/newent. Newent Chess Club Meets every Thursday at 2.00pm, Newent Library New members welcome. Newent Lakeside Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheppard House, off Onslow Road. All welcome! For more information call Colette Arbuthnot on 01531 820036 or email colette.arbuthnot1@gmail.com. Tuesday 20th March: “Glass Jewellery” by Liz Spurway for details Colette Arbuthnot.

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...events cont'd Newent Library Club Every 2nd Wed of the month, 10.30am - 12.00 noon For anyone who enjoys reading and talking about books. Free community transport. For more information call 01531 820447. Parkinson’s UK North Forest Group Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month EXCEPT JULY AND DECEMBER, 10.30am 12 noon, Malswick House, B4215, Newent, GL18 1HE All welcome. For more information contact Jane Henderson on 0844 225 3694 or email: jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk. Royal Air Force Air Cadets Fancy doing something different? Then join the 186 Newent Squadron on a Monday or Thursday from 7.15pm at Newent Community Centre, GL18 1BD and see what you can achieve, whether it's sports, music or first aid, we offer a wide range of activities. You need to be between 13 and 17 years (or be 12 and in year 8). For more information please contact Flt Lt Grimshaw on 07796 954841 or oc.186@aircadets.org or find us on Facebook: 186 Newent Squadron. Rudford Highleadon & Churcham Women’s Institute (WI) Meets every 4th Wednesday, 7.30pm at Rudford Village Hall All Welcome! For more information call Margaret Bullock on 01452 750438. Staunton & District Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 2nd Wednesday, 7.00pm, Lawn Farm, Pillows Green Rd, Corse, GL19 3NX All welcome. For more information call Barbara Bubb on 01452 840338 or email bubb3da@btinternet.com. Thursday Afternoon Club Thursday 8th March, 2.00pm , St. Mary’s Church Newent Takes place every second Thursday of the month. This is a group for the older generation and usually includes entertainmentin the form of a speaker followed by tea and cakes. All welcome. Page 50

Tibberton & Taynton Women’s Institute (WI) Meet every 3rd Wed at 7.30pm at Taynton & Tibberton Village Hall. All welcome. For more information call Patricia Rackliffe on 01452 790520 or email pmrackliff@hotmail.co.uk

Arts and Crafts Huntley Art Group Every Friday, 2.30pm 4.30pm, Huntley Village Hall Tutor Jackie Cox. Watercolours, oils, pastels, silk painting, etc. From complete novices to the more experienced amateur artists. For further details please contact Heather Smith on 01452 830088 or Mara Ciolfi on 01242 678601. 'In Stitches' (Fortnightly) 10.00am - 12.00 noon, Meet upstairs at Newent Community Centre

Free sewing/knitting club. Enjoy good company and a hot drink while working on your latest project. All welcome. For more information, contact Jacky Wallace on 01452 790632. Malswick Art Club Every Wednesday, 10am - 12 noon, Malswick House Conservatory, B4215, Newent, GL18 1HE Relax, have fun and experiment with new art techniques in a friendly environment. Suitable for all. Pay as you go basis. Please contact Janice 07884 266947. Newent & District Camera Club Meeting Tuesdays, meet at 7.30pm, Newent Library (parking behind) Workshops, talks and competitions. New members always welcome, fee of £2 per evening (visit 3 times before joining). For further information on the Club, please visit www.newentdcc.com or email info@newentdcc.com. . Newent Quilters Meet every second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, at Newent Memorial Hall. New members always welcome. The group includes beginners and experienced quilters. Our meetings vary from workshops to sewing

evenings and guest speakers. We run sewing challenges, charity quilt projects and will have our next exhibition soon. There‘s a small charge for attending meetings and it‘s worth contacting us for details of the programme. Call Mags Smith on 07989 059835 or email newentquilters1@gmail.com

Fitness & Exercise Active Balance & Falls Prevention Classes for Over 60s Fridays, Newent Memorial Hall Falls Prevention: 1.00pm - 2.00pm. Suitable for those with early Dementia; a referral might be required - speak to your GP/Nurse about a referral or contact The Exercise Referral Team on 01594 812399. Active Balance: 2.00pm - 3.00pm. £3.00 per class. Classes run by the Forest of Dean District Council. For more information, contact Sarah Davies on 07914 538616. Gorsley Barn Dance Club Meets on the last Monday of the month, 7.30pm 9.30pm, at Gorsley Village Hall. Fun and good exercise in a social atmosphere. Previous experience and/or a partner not necessary! All welcome, whatever your age. Come and have fun ceilidh and barn dancing. For more details, contact Chris on 01989 562934 or Hilary on 01989 720105. Newent Cycling Group We are an informal and friendly cycling group and you are welcome to come and join us on one of our rides. We have different rides to suit different abilities and we cycle around the local quiet country lanes. If you would like to join us visit www.groupspaces.com/ NewentCycling for more information or call Ann or Steve on 01531 821490. Newent Line Dancers (Intermediate +) Every Thurs 7.30pm - 8.30pm Newent Community Centre For more information ring 07725614774. Newent Parkrun (FREE) Every Saturday at 9.00am, Newent Community School/Forest Leisure Centre, Watery Lane, GL18 1QF 5km run - it’s you against the clock! Simply Register at

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Newent Short Mat Bowling Club Every Sat 2pm - 4pm, Newent Comprehensive School Gym New members are always welcome with bowls available, come along and give it a try! Call Barbara on 01531 820279.

Gorsley Garden Club Monday 19th March, Gorsley Village Hall "Aulden Farm from conception to chaos!" - Alun and Jill Whitehead take a humerous look at the development of their garden. Visitors are always welcome. Contact Alison on 01989 720182.

Newent Walking Group Meets twice a month on a Sunday An informal friendly walking group. Walks may be full or half day and vary in distance between 4 and 10 miles, often with a picnic or pub break. For more information please telephone our Programme Secretary Alison Jones on 01531 820151. Walking Rugby Club Wednesdays, 7.00pm at the Rec A fun, gentle-paced walking exercise for men and women over 50. No knowledge of rugby necessary; all abilities welcome. Anyone wishing to join can turn up at the Rec on Wednesdays at 7.00pm in warm loose clothing and appropriate footwear. Pilates Classes (Gorsley) Each Wednesday evening from 6.30pm, Gorsley Village Hall Advanced class. Please call Janet Taylor on 0779 2942860 or 01989 720233 if you are interested in joining the class. Walking For Health For all abilities Every Thursday, 10.00am 11.00am, Meet at Chill Out Zone Short and local walk followed by refreshments. For more information contact Margaret Highton on 01531 820245 or Scheme Co-ordinator Barbara Woods on 01594 562240. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Winter Season Short Mat Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.00pm, Aston Ingham Bowls Club, Orles Green Everyone welcome, equipment available. No experience needed, come and have a friendly social evening. For more details visit www. astoninghambowlingclub.co.uk or contact Rita Hancock on 01989 720168/ 07742986904.

Newent Gardening Club Meets at the 3rd Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, Newent Memorial Hall New members and visitors very welcome. Cost for visitors is £3 per meeting. For further details please contact Angela on 01531 820761 or email newentgardeningclub@ gmail.com. 15th March: "Finding the Angle at Chelsea" – Mandy Bradshaw (The Chatty Gardener) in Newent Memorial Hall.

Music Newent Classical Brass Meet at Newent Community Centre An opportunity for all brass players interested in joining a group in Newent. For more information contact Graham Chorlton: info@ newentorchestra.org, or see website www.newentorchestra.org Newent Folk Club Every 3rd Thursday at 8.00pm, The Kings Arms, Ross Road All musicians and singers welcome. For more information, please call 01531 820687. Newent Orchestral Society Weekly rehearsals The Newent Centre, Ross Road For more information call Bill Anderton on 01531 821075 or email info@newentorchestra.org Website: www.newentorchestra.org Newent Orchestra Music Appreciation Group (NOMAG) Meets on the last Friday of every month, 3.00pm - 4.30pm, St Bartholomew's Community Room, GL18 1BX – off Gloucester Street, behind the Black Dog pub

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(some parking available) Classical music enjoyment group. Relax, listen and chat about music. Bring a favourite CD to share with other music fans. £2 cost. For more information visit www. newentorchestra.org or contact Ginny Janes on 01531 821904 or Bill Anderton on info@ newentorchestra.org.

LOCAL MARKETS Cliffords Mesne Local and Traidcraft Market Sat 17th March, 10.00am 12.00 noon, Village Hall Kempley Produce Market Saturday 10th March, 9.30am 11.30am, Kempley Village Hall Come and shop for local produce at good prices, including home-made bread, locally grown vegetables, chutneys, preserves, jam, cakes and lots more (produce seasonal). Enjoy a cup of fair trade tea/coffee with a slice of home-made cake, or chat over a brunch of bacon/sausage butties with friends and neighbours in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. For more information visit www. kempleymarket.com or contact Louise Earll on 01531 890479 or email kempleyproducemarket@gmail.com. Newent & District Country Market Every Friday, 9.00am 11.00am, Newent Memorial Hall Locally produced fresh foods including cakes, savouries, jams and chutneys. Seasonal vegetables, eggs, cut flowers, plants and cards. Coffee and biscuits available. Market and Harvest Exchange Saturday 24th March, 10.00am 12.00 noon, Rudford and Highleadon Village Hall Stalls run by local people selling home-produced goods and delicious food and refreshments. For details see www.rudford.net or ring 01452 790831.

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St Mary’s Church Glebe Chapel Gorsley Baptist Chapel Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Newent United Reformed Church

01531 821641 01531 820265 01989 720312 01531 821647 01531 828444

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance (Emergency Only) 999 Fire (Emergency Only) 999 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Police (Emergency Only) 999 Police (non-emergency) 101 NHS Direct 111

COUNCIL

Newent Town Council

01531 820638

UTILITIES

Newent Doctors Practice 01531 820689 Day Lewis Pharmacy 01531 820443

Electricty -Power Loss 0800 365 900 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Water Leaks 0800 169 1144 Water Severn Trent 0800 783 4444

HOSPITALS

HELPLINES

DOCTORS & PHARMACY

Ross on Wye Community Hospital 01989 562100 Tewkesbury Hospital 0300 421 6100 Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 0300 422 2222

LIBRARIES

Newent Library

POST OFFICES

Newent Post Office Higham Post Office Hartpury Post Office

TRAVEL

Bus Information Train Information

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3 Bedrooms & Shower Room. Garage & Private Garden. An Impressive Former Vicarage. Gardens approx 1 acre. TIBBERTON £350,000 NEWENT £400,000 A well presented and superbly located spacious semiA very well presented 3-bed detached home in NEWENT NEWENT detached 3- to 4-bedroom house, which was once a desirable village location with open aspect

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l An extremely well presented Semi-Detached House one of the ancillary buildings of nearby ‘Stardens’. l Recently throughout to a very a Refurbished superb Neo-Gothic residence, it high is standard Originally l Quiet position in a sought after cul-de-sac now partcorner of a small community of similar homes. location l Entrance Porch, Hallway, Cloakroom, Lounge, Kitchen/Diner Enjoys a tranquil and private setting l UPVC Double Glazing & Gas Central Heating Entrance hallway, sitting room, conservatory, dining l Energy Performance rating ‘D’ room, kitchen, utility room/shower room and workshop 4 bedrooms and family bathroom Ref 783 Parking and garden

£179,950

l Set in an Elevated Position in Mature Landscaped Gardens and views to the rear of the property. l Entrance Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Large Magnificent Entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, Conservatory, Kitchen/Breakfast Room,kitchen, Utility Room, Rear & Inner conservatory, bedroom 3/study Lobby, Sitting Room, Library, 2nd Kitchen & Shower Room. two further bedrooms with en-suite bathroom to master l First Floor: 5 Bedrooms & 2 bathrooms bedroom and en-suite shower room to bedroom two l 2 Storey Coach House, Double Garage Garage, ample parking and space for boat/caravan Well maintained rear garden with open aspect Ref 753

£750,000

SSTC - Similar Required 3 Double Bedrooms with Ensuite & Family Bathroom

3 Bedrooms & Family Bathroom

Almodern bright and spacious semi-detached house A Delightful, Spacious & Well4-bed Presented Detached Bungalow

Alfirst floorwell coach house apartment in House a A very presented Extended situated Detached convenient location in the market town of Newent. l Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Conservatory, Study, Open plan living area with separate bedroom Cloakroom & Utility Room and bathroom l Private Garden The property benefits from uPVC double glazing, l Ample Off Road Parking heating and allocated parking space

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£250,000 NEWENT NEWENT

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order throughout Quiet Location within easy distance of the Town Centre l In aexcellent Entrance Hallway, hallway, Lounge, cloakroom, lounge Dining Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom l Entrance and large kitchen/dining room & Conservatory, Ensuite Wet Room/Shower Room to Master 4 bedrooms with ensuite to master l Detached Garage with parking to thebedroom front and family bathroom, garage and off-road l

The property beneﬁts from gas central heating & double glazing parking as well as enclosed rear garden

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location £299,950

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